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Seminole

Update

In last week's edition of The
Star. we reported that Seminole
Electric has filed suit to get out of
their coal hauling contract with
Central Gulf Lines Isister compa-
ny to Materiel Transfer. Inc. (MTI)I
and the Apalachicola Northern
Railroad.
MT] .iWee President -Mark. T.
Hawley responded to that suit
stating the company was in the
process of reviewing its options
concerning It.
I According to information
received early this week. Central
Gulf Lines has proceeded with
legal actions to halt Seminole
(See COAL on Page 7A)

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Meetings of Laid Off

Workers, Management

Labor Officials Planned

To Discuss Workers' Options At Sessions

-A. Scheduled for January 9th and 23rd

Two Franklin County teens lost their lives Monday evening in

Crash Kills Two Girls

Tragedy struck Gulf County's
highways late Monday afternoon.
December 28, wben. two St.
George Island teens lost their lives
in a single car accident on
Highway 98 just east of Port St.
Joe.
Chavanna Marie Woolever.
17, and her passenger. Kristen
Rose Clark. 16, received fatal
injuries from the accident.
They were traveling west on

Highway 98. according to the
Florida Highway Patrol, and failed
to negotiate.aaiwyve in thoe road .-
approximately 1.5 miles east of
Port St. Joe. The 1993 Mazda
vehicle veered across the east-
bound lane and off the south
shoulder of the road. It then trav-
eled into the wooded area,'collid-
ing with two pine trees.

Highway Patrol investigators

are continuing to investigate the
cause of the accident. It appears
.z=: this point and time.Lhat unfa-
Tnillarity with the road-could have
been a contributing factor.

Gulf County Sheriff Frank
McKeithen urges everyone to use
extreme caution while traveling
during this holiday period, and to
wear seatbelts at all times while
operating a motor vehicle.

John Reeves. U.P.I.U. presi-
dent. and Ferrel Allen. General
Manager of Florida Coast Paper
Company. announced this week
plans to hold a meeting with all
laid off workers of Florida Coast
Paper Company and representa-
tives from the Florida Department
of Labor.
The meeting Is scheduled for
Saturday, January 9 at the Port
St. Joe High School gymnasium
beginning at 12:00 ET.
Department of Labor repre-
sentaUves will explain some of the
different programs and benefits
available to laid off workers.
They will discuss what they
can do to help workers through
job search, preparing resumes,
JTPA training, and financial con-
sulting.
Workers and Families Rally
Being Planned
Reeves also announcedplans
to hold a rally including all laid off
workers in the community on
January 23rd at the Port St. Joe
High School gymnasium. All laid
off workers and their families,
along with area elected officials,
are invited to attend.
He said the purpose of the
rally will be to draw national
attenUon to what's going on in the
area.
National and International
union representatives will bepre-
sent at the meeting. Finalized
plans will be announced in the
near future.
Holiday and Vacation Pay
Mill and union representa-
tives met Monday and discussed
holiday pay for this Christmas
and vacation pay availability due

in 1999.
John Reeves said union rep-
resentatives were told there would
be no holiday pay nor vacation
pay for laid off workers.
Ferrel Allen pointed out that
the union contract was hazy con-
cerning the holiday benefits con-
sidering the current status of the
mill, and that vacation pay would
be addressed once the mill
resumes operation.

Bed Tax Goes Into

Effect on January 1
Beginning January 1st. Gulf
County will officially join most of
the other counties along the coast
of Florida by enacting a county-
wide Tourist Development Tax
(TDT) also known as "Bed Tax".
County voters passed the TDT
by referendum on November's
general election ballot.
The 2% tax will be charged on
rental property, hotels, motels,
and cottage rentals to visitors to
the area. Reserves from the tax
are intended to help defer the cost
of maintaining services used by
visitors, tourist promotion, and
other related needs-rather than
ad valorem taxpayers having to
foot the bill for those needs.
Representatives- -from the
Florida Department of Revenue
were at the Gulf County
Courthouse Tuesday morning to
discuss administering the tax.
Real estate managers and rental
property owners, as well as hotel
and motel owners, will be respon-
sible for collecting, reporting, and
paying the TDT.

1998-A Year of Severe Trauma for Gulf County

August brought the layoff of Florida Coast's workers.

New School, Marina
Construction Competes
With Job Losses, Storms,
Shutdown, Flooding
Most everyone has heard
Grandpa Jones, Roy Clark, Buck
Owens, and the rest of the Hee
Haw gang proclaim, "If it weren't
for bad luck, we'd have no luck at
all."
At times during 1998, we here
at The Star have felt like crying
out, "If it weren't for bad, news,
we'd have no news at all.'
We've seen the turmoil and
pain of laid off workers, the ensu-,
ing uncertain economic future
:related to Florida Coast Paper
Company's shutdown, floods, a
,hurricane, and even ended the
year with new, concerns about
Material Transfer. Inc. and
Apalachicola Northern Railroad's
coal. hauling contracts and the
real possibility of even more job
layoffs.
In spite of all the bad news,
there were several milestone
events of good news that should
have a positive long term Impact
on Gulf County and surrounding
areas-the opening of the new
.Gulf/Franklin Center, construc-
tion work on Port St. Joe's 159.-
slip marina, groundbreaking at
Beacon Hill for an assisted living
center, and construction started
on the renovation and additions
to Port St. Joe Elementary
School-Just to name a few.,
Some of the most important
events and biggest stories of 1998
were. .
Florida Coast Paper Company
Shutdown.
No doubt about it-hands
down-the biggest story of 1998
was, is, and will probably contin-
ue to be, the shutdown of Florida
Coast Paper Company in August
and questions surrounding its

future operations.
Approximately 550 workers
have been directly Impacted by
the plant's shutdown and layoffs.
But, the spin-off effect reaches far
beyond the walls of the paper mill,
and even into surrounding coun-
ties. as wood haulers, merchants,
businesses, and other related
Industries have felt the crunch.
The ; merger of Stone
Container' and Jefferson-Smurfit
to form the Smurfit-Stone
Container Corporation, along with
the partnership agreement that
forms Florida Coast Paper
.Company. and the worldwide
paper market price decline con-
tinues to paint a cloudy picture
_for the mill's future.
Neighbors Reach Out In Love
On the flip side of that coin
has been the testimony of why
Gulf County and its neighbors are
so special. Local merchants and
businesses paid honor to laid off

workers by furnishing them-; a
complete Christmas dinner. Other
groups and Individuals have given
Christmas toys and made contri-
butions to the local relief funds.
One especially touching story
that best shows the heart of the
Panhandle came from an elderly
Franklin County gentleman ,who
dropped by The Star's office a few
weeks ago and left a cash contri-
bution to help laid off workers. As
he handed over the envelope con-
taining money, he stated, "Years
ago; the union helped my family
in a time of need and I hope this
can return that favor in some
small way."
Gulf/Franklin Center Opens
On August 9th, ribbon cut-
ting ceremonies officially opened
the doors of the Gulf/Franklin
Center annex to Gulf Coast
Community College, thus setting
the stage for a whole new realm of
educational opportunities for area
residents.

In September, Hurricane Georges made an impact on Gulf County.

When registration for full
courses was complete in
September, the anticipated num-
ber of students enrolled exceeded
expectations by approximately
100 students at 327.
IMPORTANT HEADLINES OF 1998
Jan-ary
a North Gulf County Experienc-
ing Floods As Year Ends
A Gulf Industrial Park Construc-
t ion Under Way
O Several County Football
Players Receive. All-State
Recognition: J
O Talks About Expanding City
Limits
A New Principals Take Over at
PSJES and WES
A New Industry Looks at Costin
Air Park Site
, o Wewa Overhauls T. L. James
Park With Grant Funds
O& PSJ Looks at Extending Sewer
Service to Beaches
0 Cross Country Athletes Win
All-Big Bend Honors
A Stumphole Road Beefed Up
A Mexico Beach Plants Palm
Trees
February
O Gulf Addresses High Teen
Pregnancy Rate
& D.A.R.E. Students Graduate
A Lady Sharks District Runner-
Up [Basketball]
& Ike Mincy Signs [Football
Scholarship] With Montana
A Wayne Summers Signs
Baseball Scholarship With TCC
A G. C. Economic Development
Committee Holds Planning/
Training Workshop
,A Port Authority Loses $2.8
Million Grant/Fails to Reach
Land Purchase Agreement with
St. Joe Company
0D Royal American Construction
Awarded Bid for Marina
Construction
A Wewa Cheerleaders Regional
(See 1998 on Page 3A)

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SThe Star

PAGE TWO THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1998

Christmas Gift

CHRISTMAS WEEK BROUGHT MORE hints of bad news for
the people of Port St. Joe, but we went ahead and observed the
holiday in the style which it was meant to be, anyhow People
stirred around a day or two before Christmas, just as they always
have. Folks decorated their homes with colorful lights, just as they
always have. Families came--en masse-to visit, just as they
always do.
We just went ahead and had ourselves a very merry Christmas
in Port St. Joe, in spite of all the economic bad news which has hit
us over the past few months.
Now, that it's all over, we'll deal with prospective hard times
We'll deal with the necessity of possibly having to change our
lifestyle. We'll deal with depending on the paper mill for our bread
and butter. We'll deal with the possibility of losing our coal trans-
portation facilities.
IT ALL STARTED WITH THE LOSS of our huge sawmill sev-
eral years ago. Folks thought that would be a blow from which we
wouldn't recover. Then, the pipeline was closed down and .along
with it, several good jobs. Next, St. Joe Paper Company sold out
bringing the hint of catastrophe to come. Next, the net ban was
introduced with its accompanying seafood slowdown. Then, the
box plant closed down ....
Something always came along to take the curtailed firm's
place and we were better for it. Nothing has come along to take the
box plant's place, yet, but we're expecting it any day, now. It
seems as if we have had, all our jobs shutting down, lately, with
nothing starting up to take their place.
STILL, THE SHUTDOWNS DON'T demolish the town.
Granted, we have over 18% unemployment, but one would expect
about 50% unemployment with these firms shut down.
We can look forward to a new year of recovery.
In the past, we have had tough times when the rest of the
nation was experiencing a boom, and boom times when the
remainder of the nation was struggling. From all appearances the
remainder of the nation is on the edge of a struggling period,
despite the current boom, so we can expect good times ahead.
But, don't give up your second job just yet.

Taught Us the True Spirit

THIS PAST CHRISTMAS TAUGHT US more about the true
spirit than many of us have learned in a lifetime. It taught us
sharing,' depending on neighbors, making do with what we, have,
and not expecting too much which we don't need. Nobody in Port
St. Joe went lacking this Christmas, due largely, to the generosi-
ty of people who had enough to share and people who viewed oth-
ers as being in worse condition than they.
It was a Christmas of sharing
There were numerous "benefits" held for the purpose of help-
ing others, whether or not they were less fortunate.
WE HAVE NEVER SEEN SO MANY diverse activities carried '
on for the benefit of others. The poor didn't get the bulk of atten-
tion this year. The jobless did!
Our jobless drew the attention of people for a 100 mile radius.
It made a target for everyone to aim at with their desire to help
those who.needed help. Even the Panama City News Herald had
its attention drawn to the many people, organizations and busi-.
nesses of that city who made it their task to alleviate the condition
of the needy here in Port St. Joe.
Many organizations here In Port St. Joe felt that helping their
own neighbors should be their main objective as they poured out
their plentiful blessings on their neighbors.
We're glad we lived in Port St. Joe this past Christmas to. see
the true spirit of the season at work so unselfishly among our peo-
ple. We knew all along that they had It In them. It just needed a
reason to come out. It makes it sort of hard to give "help" when
there are so-few needing help thatypu must search for them. Too,
people don't feel like offering help to people who sit back and don't
try to help themselves.
PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP AT Christmas time, need assis-
tance at other times,,too. We trust the good people of Port St. Joe
will continue to give succor to their neighbors in the trying days'to
come, just as they have in the past. We're projecting a good year
for our people In 1999, but it won't be here tomorrow or the next
day, and we like to eat every day. It keeps us from getting hungry,
you know.

Hunker Down With Kes

Vhat Goes Around

Randell paid little attention to:
the cars as they sped by. His old
pick-up wasn't in any kind of
shape to run with the new. shiny.
all-look-alikes that were roaring.
past. But his mind on this late
afternoon wasn't on their, speed, or
his.
The 'mill had closed.',
Indefinitely. And 'the talk of it ever I
coming back up wasn't encourag-
ing. He couldn't afford to be out of "
work very long. He didn't want to
leave this little community. It was
home. But so many of his friends
had already left. Others were mak-
ing plans. '"
He had ta family to care for
now. He thought of dhat constant- ,-
ly. Providing for them suddenly
had become a whole new ball
game. And he wasn't sure if they,
or anyone. understood just how
desperate things were getting. It
was going to be their slimmest
Christmas ever. You can't luy a
bunch of presents if you don't

know-
"Holy Cow!" He swerved hard
to the left to avoid the parked vehi-
cle . and the lady! Crazy fool!
Randell trained to pick her up in his
.rear view mirror. He couldn't see a
thing. Night fell early in December
and the slight drizzle that. he
noticed for the first time didn't
help his vision.
.What would a .darn fool be
doing out on the side of this high-
way. There's not a thing for miles
.... He slowed. Naw, I don't need
,to help her. I've got problems of my
,own. She probably was just
'stretching. Maybe someone else
will stop.
He thought of the shiny cars
speeding by. And he recalled the
fright in her face for the brief sec-
ond his headlights flashed on her.
What was the idiot doing standing
on the road side of her car?
Maybe she was trying to commit
suicide. It's not any of my affair.
But, he'd already, backed off
the.gas. He ground the old pick-up
Into reverse and gently eased back
to where the car stood eerily quiet
beside the road. He couldn't find
his flashlight. Nor did he have a:
raincoat or even a windbreaker to
fight the damp chill. I'm the idiot!
Oh well. it's not completely dark

and maybe this won't take long.
He saw the elderly lady take
an involuntary step backwards as
he swung his door closed and
started toward her. She quickly
took in his old beat up Ford ....
and he hadn't shaved In a couple
of days . "Don't worry,. ma'am,
I'm not going to hurt you. I just
thought ,you might need some
help."
"No one would stop. I've been
standing here for an hour." She
looked close to tears, Randellf
thought. And she was shivering. "I
was trying to get to my grandson's
Christmas'party "
Randell smiled and moved
toward her. He didn't have a towel
or a blanket. He pulled his 'flannel
shirt off and thanked God that it
was half-way clean. "Here ma'am,
you can kind'a dry off with thiss"
-He'd already seen the flat tire;
SNaturally it was on the left side-
he'd probably get, run over by one
of those new shiny things whizzing
by. Well, at least, that would end
his present economic problems.
"Ma'am, why don't you step'
back in the car where it's dry and
warm. And unlatch your trunk
lid ." : ; .
Cadillacs! My goodness. what
a big trunkI He had to shift the
Chnstmas packages to, one side

by Kesley Colbert

and wrestle to unloosen the spare
tire. He caught his finger between.
the frame and the rim sliding it
out! He was wipmg blood, trying to
keep the rain out of his eyes and
having a heck of a timegetting that
jack set up. He laughed! I've never,
changed a tirb on' a Cadillac:
before.
It took a lot longer Ithan Jit
should have. And he was soaking
wet. muddy and tired when he
tapped on the window. "You're
ready, ma'am. I wouldn't go far on
that tire. But you'll be alright
tonight."
She thanked him repeatedly
as she reached foer purse. "How.
much do: I owe you?"
Randell didn'tpause so she'd
notice, but his mind raced-[ could
use anything you've got-lady, I've-
never needed money as much as. I
do right now. a flfty would look.
like a thousand "Ma'am. you
don't ow, e ma thing. itn just glad
I happened along."
"Nonsense!., I .must; pay .you
something. I insist!"
"Listenh 'Tve' had a thousand
people help me over the years.'
Maybe I'm paying one of them
:back right now. I tell you what. you
can repay me by passing your help
(See KESLEY ON PAGE 3)

Santa Brought Me a Cruddy Cold for Christmas

SANTA CLAUS BROUGHT
me a nasty old cold for
Christmas. It's the first one I've
had' in a couple of years, but I've
got it now!,
My nose runs: constantly' and
my joints ache. I feel' drowsy all
the time from all the Tylenol I've
taken to keep the fever down. My
eyes burn ... I just feel unneces-
sary!
I haven't even felt like thumb-
ing through the six books I got for
Christmas, nor tried on the .silk-
like shorts. I feel the pattern in"
these garments would Instantly
perk me up. They are loud! I don't
know for sure, but I believe they
are shorts used for sleeping in.
That's what I'll start off using
them for, anyhow. The sweat suit
has lain idle, still in its box it
came in, as has the jacket. I
haven't used the go-out-to eat
money as yet. I haven't felt like
eating.
I told you, I feel unnecessary!

:ETAOIN SHRDLU

. by Wesley Rnmsey

I STARTED COMING down
with my Christmas cold
Saturday. My throat was scratchy
and I felt listless. I 'didn't even,
turn the television on. By
Sunday, it was full-blown.
I went to church. Sunday
morning but I didn't wiggle out of
my chair all Sunday afternoon.
My nose continued to gush, my
'back ..ached and I just enjoyed
feeling miserable.
All night Sunday, I tossed
and turned, coughed and
sneezed. I tried to roll over on my
side but Smudgie was crowded so
close I couldn't. Finally, I just
reached around anid grabbed her

by the red harness she always
wears and moved her to the foot
of the bed.
I dozed off then and awoke a
little while later, freezing. I piled
the covers on and dozed off again.
A short time later I awoke once
more, this time burning up!
I couldn't get comfortable.

SOMEBODY, ONCE said a
summer cold is the worse kind. A
winter cold is nothing to sneeze
at! [Pardon the pun] .
I should be a specialist in
treating colds after watching tele-
vision for the month of December.
They have pushed Nyquil, along

with Pertussin, cold formula
Tylendl, Alka-Seltzer and aspirin.
4 According to the commercials,, a
cold doesn't stand a chance with
Sany of these remedies.
We didn't have any of these
concoctions in the house, except
aspirin.
Aspirin doesn't cure a cold!
It just makes you sleep and
you don't really care if you are
sick or not..
I really didn't want to come
back to work Monday, but I did.
I really didn't feel like writing
this bit of blurb, but I knew I had
it to do.
I know you could care less
that I have a miserable cold, but
it helps a little bit to spread the
misery.
I even read Kesley's column of
a couple of weeks back, thinking
there was a good tried and true
home remedy for the stinking cold
included, but to no avail.
I KNOW I SHOULDN'T have

brought my cold to work and
maybe spreading it around, but I
figure I got my cold from the folks
who work around here.
First, Natasha had a touch ,of
the crud for a couple of days.
Then, Kim came down with a
worse version for nearly a week. I
don't know whether Donna had it
or not. She's so quiet one would,
never know whether she had a
cold or not. Pat never catches
anything. Willie chews tobacco to
ward off disease germs. Bill gets
sick all over when he has a cold,
which he did about a couple of
weeks ago.
I figure I. got my cold from
them, so I brought it back to
them!
I couldn't chew tobacco to
keep it at arm's length, because I
figured the cure would be worse
than the disease.

I GUESS I WILL LIVE in
spite of it all. I'm just thankful I
didn't catch it before Christmas!

If;1 had, -'d never have gotten
to chow-down on those raw oys-
ters my number ,one son, Ray,'
brought over to the house
Christmas, eve, when he; came to
cook ,up our- annual Christmas;;
eve dinner. ,
I don't know where 'he got',
those oysters but they were the'
first I had eaten' this year and
they were just right. They were
.nice 'and fat. They had just the'
right amount of salt to 'flavor
them just right and they weren't
too hard to open.
We. all gathered on the car-
port and did some major damage
to that ice chest full of oysters, a
pound box of crackers and a bot-.
Ste of hot sauce before we ate our
regular meal.
Christmas wouldn't' bd':
Christmas without our usual
feast of raw oysters.
I hate to think of how sick I
would have been if I hadn't eaten
them!

SUBSCRIPTIONS INVARIABLY PAYABLE IN ADVANCE
IN COUNTY $15.00 IN COUNTY $10.00 SIX MONTHS
OUT OF COUNTY -- $20.00 YEAR OUT OF COUNTY'- $15.00 SIX MONTHS
TO ALL ADVERTISERS Incase of error or omissions in advertisements
the publishers do not hold themselves liable for damage further than
amount received for such advertisement.
The spoken word is given scant attention; the printed
word is thoughtfully weighed. The spoken word barely
asserts; the printed word thoroughly convinces. The
spoken word is lost; the printed word remains.

(From Page 2)
along to someone else."
-He climbed back into that old
truck with just as many problems
as he had before but some-
how he felt better about himself. .

The lady wheeled the big
Cadillac into the first place that
was open. She was chilled to the
bone'and needed some inside heat.
"Coffee." She relayed to the petite
young waitress who bounced over.
Her eyes couldn't help but follow
the friendly waitress around, the,
room as the hot coffee began to
relax her.
"Three 'boys," she 'heard 'her
tell the truck driver at the counter.
"and yes, they're as excited as they
can be."
eShe studied the young wait-
ress even closer as she brought
burgers and fries to the adjoining
# table. She was neat and extremely
friendly .. but behind the smile
and the cheer .... the lady caught
a hint of apprehension, maybe
even fear .. she thought of the
words of the young man she had
met this night. ,
She Inquired of the cashier
which of the automobiles out front
belonged to the coffee pourer who
had been so nice. She laid every
package she'd hand picked, and
wrapped with love for her grand-
son, on the front seat of the desig-
nated car along with five one
hundred dollar bills that had been
earmarked for the grandson's par-
ents, and a note saying ". you
owe me nothing, except to pass on

this kindness as opportunity per-
mits."
You can imagine the shock,
the surprise, the joy that all but
overcame that young waitress as,
she surveyed her front seat and
carefully read the note for the third
time. She wiped the tears away as
she shakily slid the key into the
ignition. "I can't wait to get home,"'
she spoke out loud in her excite-
ment, "Randell is not going to
believe this"
Let's Keep Christmas Going,
Kes

1999 Board of Director Nomination
and Election Procedures,
Procedures aimed at increasing member participation in the annual election for Board of
Directors are.in effect. Members Will have an opportunity to vote in each Tyndall Federal office,
or by Absentee Ballot, prior to the Annual Meeting.
Nominations by Petition
Because many members will have already cast ballots prior to the Annual Meeting,
nominations for Board of Directors will not be accepted from the floor of.the meeting. Instead,
members 18 years or older, who wish their name to appear on the ballot,.must be nominated,
by petition. Petitions for Nomination are available from each Branch Manager, as are Nominee
Application Forms. Petitions require the signatures of two hundred (200) Tyndall: Federal
members over the age of 16. Nominee Application Forms seek necessary information
regarding candidates' qualifications for the office. The petition form, Nominee Application
Form, a 5 x 7 photograph, and a biography of 250 words or less, along with a certificate
signed by the nominee stating they are eligible to hold the office and will serve if elected,
must be submitted to the Secretary of the Board of Directors by January 29, 1999.

TYNDALL

NCUA

CREDIT UNION
ETAL, CREDIIT UNION

Member Eligibility
Required

on 2nd

In State
r Opens

August

The Florida Healthy Kids pro-
gram has' come together with local
community and government lead -
ers to provide additional children
the opportunity 'to have health
care coverage in the state of
Florida. 'For the first time, Bay,. ,
Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden,
Gulf, Liberty and Wakulla coun-
ties will hold ,open enrollment.
Their first' enrollment period will
begin on January 4, 1999.
To quality for the comprehein-
sive health plan, the child must
be age five to 19, be uninsured,
and not eligible for Medicaid., :
Health care services are pro-
vided through Healthplan
Southeast. Families may qualify"
for reduced rates of 815 per fami-'
ly, depending on income. If fami-
lies do not meet the criteria for
reduced rates, the coverage costs
between $71 and $76 per month,

per. child, depending on the coun-
ty where the child resides.
Healthy Kids provides com-
prehensive health insurance ben-
efits for children including: doc-
tors' office visits, inpatient hospi-
tal care, prescriptions, eyeglasses,
immunizations and much more.
'It is estimated that more than
800,000 of Florida's school aged
:children lack health insurance.
The Florida Healthy Kids
Corporation, a non-profit organi-
zation, was established by the
Florida Legislature in 1990 to
address this problem, and has
received state and national recog-
nition' for its innovative approach
to bridging the health care gap for
previously uninsured children.
Healthy Kids, which insures
60,000 children statewide, has
* i(See KIDS on Page 5A)

The December meeting of the
Wewahltchka Woman's Club was
held in the conference room of
Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative,
Inc. with 21 members present and
one guest, Tammy Wells.
Maureen Mitchell conducted
the business meeting in absence
of the president. Ruth Hall gave
the devotional appropriate for the
Christmas season.
Barbara Scott reported on the
September-October-November
birthday party for the students in
exceptional education. There were
three birthdays celebrated during
which refreshments were served

Senior Citizens
Express Thanks
The Gulf County Senior
Citizens Association received 200
poinsettia plants from Barfield's
Lawn and Garden. These were
delivered by Maureen Mitchell.
Thank you, Joby, for helping
brighten the day, and season, for
these beloved older Americans.

Express

Appreciation
The family of James Bagby
would like to express our appreci-
ation to all our friends and rela-
tives for the love, f6od, and sup-
port that was shown during- the
loss of our loved one-especially
to the employees of NHC, Ms.
Judy Long Ray, Mrs. Evon
Hysmith, and Dr. Michael Barnes
and staff.,
Sincerely,
Josephine Bagby
Joe and Jeanette Glass

to 19 students and two teachers
by hostesses Ruth Hall, Robbie
Sexton and Tweeta Gaskin.
Madge Semmes, project coor-
dinator for the "Tour of Homes"
reported on its success and
thanked everyone for their partic-
ipation, especially those who
allowed participants to tour their
homes.
Betty Cudabec, bazaar coor-
dinator, reported on a successful
bazaar with profits to fund the

A Welcome Gesture!
The Gulf County Senior
Citizens Association was provided
30 different toys, games, dolls,
etc. by the wonderful. employees
of Arizona Chemical. These toys
enabled seven different families
with one to four children to have a
very merry Christmas. God bless
those who so generously gave to
these needy families.

Thank You!
., The members of the W. B.
;Richards family would like to
.thank our many friends, families,
and churches for their kindness
anid help during our hard times
and times of need. Words cannot
express the special place you have
carved in our hearts.

Historical Society
The St. Joseph Historical
Society will meet on Saturday,
January 2nd, beginning at 3
o'clock in the afternoon. All mem-
bers are urged to attend this gath-
ering.

$5.00 off Frost
PRICES GOOD UNTIL JANUARY 18, 1999
Call 229-7099 for appt.
OPEN WALK-INS WELCOME
OPEN MONDAY SATURDAY

club's yearly projects.
Martha Lanier had the lucky
number for the senior citizens
drawing and won the Christmas
turkey donated by the Dixie
Dandy.
Members donated individual
Christmas gifts to be given .to
Children and Family Services for
distribution.
Betty Cudabec reported that
40 people had attended
Thanksgiving, dinner for the
senior citizens. Twenty-eight
dishes were prepared by club
members, including turkey,
chicken, ham, and all the trim-
mings.
Delicious refreshments for
those attending the December
meeting were furnished by vari-
ous members.

.

Samantha Lynn Ford
It's a Girl!

William and Kelli Ford' are
proud to announce the birth of
their daughter, Samantha Lynn.
Samantha was born on October
12, weighing seven pounds, one
ounce and was 19 inches long.
Samantha's proud grandpar-
ents are' Mr. and Mrs. Sam A.
Ford and Mrs. and Mrs. Ralph H.
Knight, all of Port St. Joe.
She was welcomed home with
lots of love from her many aunts,
uncles, cousins and special

friends.

Jacob Ryan Lacour

It's a Boy!
Mike and Becky Lacour are
proud to 'announce the birth of
their son, Jacob Ryan Lacour, on
November 22nd. Jacob weighed
eight pounds, 11 ounces and was
21.75 inches long. He was wel-
comed home by his two sisters,
Ashley and Katie, and brother,
Drew.

will make your

Gift Giving

Purr-fect

in 1999

Q ea/w!

420 Reid Ave.
229-9553

Christian Slade
Birth Announcement
Tonya Slade, of Wewahitchka,
would like to announce the arrival ,
of her baby boy, Christian Slade,
born on December 7th. Christian
weighed five pounds, 5.6 ounces.

Woman's Club
"Tour of Homes"
Was Successful
The Wewahitchka Woman's
Club conducted a holiday "Tour of
Homes" on December 6th. The
homes of Tom and Diane
Semmes, David and Christy
McDaniel, David and Geraldine
Freeman, Bobby and Margaret
Barlow, and Jim and Hazel Quick
were included on the tour.
All the homes were beautiful-
ly decorated for Christmas. Club
members acted as hostesses in

Trisha Lachlle Phillips

Phillips Gets
Certification

On November 4th, Trisha
Lachelle Phillips, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Columbus E. Phillips,
completed her studies and
received her certificate as a certi-
fied bookkeeper with a GPAdof 3.9
from Whiddon Rogers Education
Center in Ft. Lauderdale.
Trisha has been employed for
the past 4 1/2 years at WEXY
1520 AM radio station in Ft.
Lauderdale, as bookkeeper and
on-air personality. A 1991 gradu-
ate of Port St. Joe Jr.-Sr. High
School.

Thanks...
During the holidays, V.F.W.
Post #10069, based in Highland
View, donated 25 bags/boxes of
food for local needy elderly and
low income families. Thank you
ladies and gentlemen who spoft-
sored these families. It really
made a ,big difference in their
Christmas '

the homes. Refreshments were
served at Tom and Diane
Semmes' home.
More than 60 guests were on
the tour. If you did not attend you
really missed a treat! Tweeta

Gaskin, publicity chairman for
the club, said, "At least it got. me
in the Christmas spirit and I actu-
ally got my 'country tree' decorat-
ed. Next year I am buying a tree
with the bulbs on it."

All of Lus at

Interiors

Etcetera

.wish you and yours a

Our employees are enjoying visiting
family and friends. We will reopen on":
Tuesday, January 12th.

Bayside Winners
Christmas in Port St. Joe brings out the best in all of us.
Bayside Lumber brought out its best on Friday, December 18th
when it held a "come one, come all" barbecue cook-out. The bar-
' becue was prepared by Eugene-and his,ability to cook ruined
many a diet. People from far and near stopped by to eat and
socialize with one another.
To all that attended, as well as to those whose efforts made
it possible, the staff of Bayside Lumber wishes to thank you.
They would also like to congratulate David McDaniel ($100),
Michael Lollie ($50), and Mike Clayton ($25) the winners of the
drawing held that day. ,

Pets Awaiting a Loving Home

Dogs and cats make wonder-
ful companions for people of all
ages, providing lots of affection to
their owners. If you are looking for
#1 a pet for yourself or your child, or
you know someone who is, please
check the animal shelter first for
that new addition to your family.
There are many possible pets
now being 'housed at the Gulf
County Pound-among these are
25 dogs, include a white 'chow,
three small grown house, dogs.
two red bone hounds, three large

labs (two black, one cream), one
female bulldog/weimaraner mix,
and one black and white male
full-blooded bulldog.
. Ten puppies are also avail-
able,' including four collie/shep-
he-rd' mix,' four lals, a black and
blue mix, and a black and tan.
Additionally, seven cats need a

Photo: Tiffany, a little black
house dog.
home.
If you are Interested in any of
these animals, have any
questions, please call the Gulf
County Sheriffs Office at 227-
1115 and ask for Johnny'Collins
or call the St. Joseph Bay
Humane Society at 227-1103.
If you do not plan to adopt
another pet, take your family's:
dog or cat to the vet and have hfm
_. .or her neutered or spayi ....

The Junior Service League of
Port St. Joe is proud to present
the Third Annual New Year's Eve
Gala. The "party of the year" will
once again take place at the home
of David and Trish Warriner,
located at 1600 Constitution
Drive in Port St. Joe. This year's
gala will begin at 9:00 p.m. on
Thursday, December 31, and will
end around 1:00 a.m. on January
1.
The New Year's Eve Gala will
feature a cocktail buffet prepared
by some of the best cooks in the
area. The menu will include pork
tenderloin, roast' beef, pickled
shrimp, and oysters rockefeller,
as well as all types of appetizers
and delicious desserts.
There will be a cash bar, and
complimentary champagne will be
available at midnight. All non-
alcoholic beverages and party
hats and blowers will be included
in the bucket price. A photograph-

er will be on-hand to take your
picture.
The gala will also include a
silent auction, featuring items
that will include a week's lodging
in a North Carolina vacation
home, an assortment of Tommy
)Hilfiger women's clothing, a one
year membership at Curves,
hand-painted step stools by Kim
Harrison, and much morel
The league will be asking
local businesses and individuals
to sponsor the gala. Sponsorships
Swill be sold on four different lev-
els, and amenities for sponsors
will increase corresponding with
'the level purchased.
This event is the league's
,,,number one fund raising event.
*The funds raised from this will
*help to continue maintaining the
Clothes closet for Gulf County's
children, promote girl empower-
ment, and go toward other special
events in the community.

Give the Gift of New's Luncheon at
Life at One of TwUo Methodist Church
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Local Blood Drives
Local residents 'will have two,
opportunities to give someone the
greatest gift possible-the gift of
life. During the beginning of
January, the American Red Cross
will be sponsoring two blood
drives in Port St. Joe. All blood
types are' needed, especially 0
and B types.
Everyone in the community
who is able to participate is urged
to do so. Donating blood saves
. lives-possibly the life of a family
member or someone you love or
.even yourself. Give the gift of life;
take part in one of these blood
di-ves. The blood drives will be
held at the following locations:
Gulf County Courthouse
'There will be ,a Community
,Red ,'Cross Blood Drive on
January 5th, from 2:00 to 6:00
p.m.,. ET, at the Gulf County
Court House in the Commission
Room. The court house is located
adjacent to the Gulf County
Sheriffs Department office.
Port St. Joe High School
There will be another commu-
nity blood drive on January 11th,
from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.,
ET, at Port St. Joe High School.
Everyone who gives blood will
receive a free t-shirt.
Ifyou are unable tdmrk~ilt to
one of these blood drives because
of the date or times, please do
your best to attend the other one.
For more informaUton, please
contact Leigh Simmons, Donor
Resources Representative, at
(850) 819-1396.-

Nan B. Burley
Nan B. Burley. 88.'of Port St
Joe Beach, died Saturday,
December 26. in a local hospital.
Born in Icard, North Carolina. she
moved to Gulf County in the early
1980's from Toccoa. Georgia.
Ms. Burley was a housewife "
and a Baptist by faith. She is sur-
' livedd by one daughter. Mary Knox
and husband. Thomas, of Port St.
Joe; two sisters. Edith Zajick of
Houston, Texas and Beulah Irvin .v
of Conneley Springs. North
Carolina; "'"six grandchildren.
Tommy Knox and wife. Joni.
Gregg Knox and wife, Ruby. Lynn
Belin and husband. Steve. Connie
Rudel and husband. Gert. Mike
Knox and wife. Tonva. and Nancy
Hersh and husband. Mitch: and,
nine great-grandchildren. #"
'Funeral services were con-
ducted Monday, December 28, at
3:00 p.m., ET,. in the Gilmore- '
Southerland Funeral Home
chapel with Rev. Dave Nichols
officiating. Interment followed in'
the Holly Hill Cemetery. Ms.
Burley's grandsons and great-
grandsons served as active pall-
bearers.
Gilmore-Southerland Funeral
Home of Port St. Joe was in
charge of all arrangements..

PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Port St. Joe has peui.:.u3 h
Issued Requests for pr-.p-rs.al I.:r the lea teg ~.l he ..
marina parcel in the City of Port St J.:.e The C 113
:still desires to lease the Marina as well as Tract "A"
commercial/retail and the motel tract. All of these
parcels can be seen in detail on previously issued
Requests for Proposals or maps on file, with the city
clerk.
Numerous inquiries have been made by
individuals and firms requesting, that they be
allowed to submit proposals for the management of,
the areas involved. ,'
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City
Commissioners of the City of Port St. Joe will con-
sider proposals for leases, management contracts
or a combination, ,f the two for all or part of the
areas mentioned. The City reserves the right to
refuse any and all proposals for. management or
leasing of the facilities, but if it awards all or part
of a proposal; it will be such proposal as is in the
best interests of the City of Port St Joe. Any such
proposals, leases or otherwise, must be submitted
no .later than January 19, 1999'at 6:00.:p.m.
EST.
2tc. December 31. 1998 and January 7, 1999. i

On January 1, at 12:00 noon.
the First' United Methodist
Church of Mexico Beach will be
celebrating the new year and new
.beginnings with a New Year's Day
Luncheon. Start off 1999 with
food, fellowship, and fun.
Everyone is invited to join them in
a new year's feast.'
The church is located at 111-
A 22nd Street in Mexico Beach.
For more information about any
of these events, please call 648-
8820.

Kids
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,, :been lauded as a national model,
a-. receiving the .prestigious Inhova-
tions in American Government
,Award in 1996 from the Kennedy
School of Government at Harvard
University.
Parents who want to apply for
Healthy Kids coverage in Bay,
Calhoun, Franklin. Gadsden.
Gulf, Liberty or Wakulla counties
can call toll-free 1-888-FLA-KIDS
(1-888-352-5247). Applications
are being accepted now.
Healthcare coverage will be issued
on a first-come first-serve basis as
enrollment is, limited in each'
.' county.

The Junior Service League
has a strong commitment to vol-
unteering, and its members cover
every aspect of the local commu-
nity.
Tickets can be purchased by
calling 227-1111. Only 200 tick-
ets will be sold, so purchase yours
today! A donation of $25.00 is
being asked for each ticket. Dress
will be black tie optional.

SHINE Volunteer
Needed for Gulf Co.
A volunteer to help men and
women in Gulf County with insur-
ance needs is being sought. The
SHINE volunteer would work out
.of the home and the,. Senior
Citizens Center. This volunteer
position would be under the
Department of Elder Affairs. The
volunteer would be paid mileage.
A three day training program
is, being held in Tallahassee on
January 6,, 7, and 8. Anyone
interested in volunteering is
asked to call 229-8466 for more
information. Ask for Jerry Stokoe.

GULF COAST HEARING AID
CENTER of Panama City will, be
offering to anyone 55 or older a
free hearing test. If you have been
S. .- exposed to loud, factory noise, if
people seem to mumble or you
ask people to repeat what they
have said;, come see us at:

JAMES W. DAME
Hearing Aid Specialist

.ST. JOE MOTEL
501 Monument Avenu'e
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7
9:00 A.M. 12:00 NOON
This is our regular monthly Service Center and.we will service any-
one's hearing aid free of charge. We have the lowest battery prices
in the area. Come in and try our service!

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Thank

YoU

As 1998 comes to a close and
the New Year"begins, all of us at
Citizens Federal Savings Bank wish
to pause and say thank you for
allowing, us to be of service to you
and to our community this year.
We're proud of our continuing
opportunity to serve as an active

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Port St. Joe Apa
(850) 227-1.416 (850)

corporate citizen, and to provide
the right financial solutions for
those who expect the best in com-
'munity banking.
Please let us know how we may
be of service to you in 1999....
and beyond. It will be our pleasure
to serve you.

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653-9828

Mexico Beach
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Many Thanks From Local 1435

The Machinists Local 1435
wishes to thank the following peo-
ple for their generous donation of
food to all the laid off mill workers
on December 12th:
*George Duren and the Piggly
Wiggly staff
*Greg and Linda Johnson
*Wewahitchka State Bank
*David & Trish Warriner
*Radio Shack/Costin's Book-

Youth
'*Flowers Baking .
*Register Meat Company
'Frito-Lay
*Capital City Bank
*Tallahassee Coca Cola
*Golden Flake
*Zeigler Meat Company
*Dr. Frank D. May
We would also like to thank
all those who volunteered their
time to distribute the food and.
make this possible.
Machinists Local 1435

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limited Seating Reserve Your Table Today
All Reservations Must be Preordered and Prepaid.

$1 W per person

Choice of
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
or Prime Rib
Entrees include Choice of
marinated mushrooms or crab
claws, house salad, baked
potato, tea, coffee, and dessert.
Tax and gratuity included.
A Cash Bar will be Available.
Dinner served from 7-10 p.m.
Entertainment with local Disc Jockey Debbie
Dees from 8p.m. to 1 a.m.
Party Favors and Champagne Toast at Midnight.

Restaurant
will be offering entertainment in the
lounge by Debbie Crowe.
Party Favors and Champagne at midnight.
No reservations! First Come! First Serve!
Everything as Usual!

Enjoy A Wonderful Meal
while being entertained by Scotty Dog & Michelle
who will be playing in the upstairs dining room
from 8-1, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
4203 Hwy. 98 Mexico Beach 648-5275

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THE STAR, PORT ST. JOE, FL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1998 PAGE 7A

(Sheriff's Beat)

RECENT BOOKINGS AT
THE GULF COUNTY JAIL
Monday. December 21st-
Larry Donnell, 4, of Port St. Joe,
failure to appear (driving while
license suspended or revoked,
worthless checks); and Charles
Moody, 35, of Panama City, viola-

tion of probation (driving under
the influence).
Tuesday. December 22nd-
Larry Lee Jackson, 46, of Port St.
Joe, failure to pay fine (petit
theft); and Mark Kelsoe, 44, of
Wewahitchka, failure to appear.
Saturday. December 26th-
Trammel Mark Scott, 36, of Port
St. Joe, driving under the influ-
ence.
Sunday. December 27th-

A new year traditionally
brings new hope for all people. In
our Panhandle area, that emo-
tion- hope -has been vastly
overworked while too many peo-
ple have been out of work. Never
far beneath the surface chatter
about deer or "dogs, dove or
ducks, is a hope for something
more important than just game in
the coming new year.
The weather has been the
major factor affecting hunting
,| and fishing this week. On windy
days local anglers found refuge
on creeks and rivers.
The crappie continue to bite
well on minnows, and shellcrack-
ers along the creeks have drawn a
number of out-of-state anglers
during the holidays. The bass are
on and off. On when the water
rises and off when it goes down.
Pumpkin-colored worms seemed
to be a hit along Howard's Creek.
Deer hunting just keeps get-
ting .better. The cooler weather
has more deer moving during the
day and several nice bucks have
been. taken. A 10-pointer .was
shown off Saturday -in Mexico-
Beach in the parking lot of Gulf
Foods, and reports of several
eight-pointers and a few spikes,
have drifted in. The two doe days
gave many young hunters a
chance at their first deer, and
land, owners an opportunity for
herd management.
Saltwater anglers have anx-
iously awaited the Commission's
decision on red snapper, and the
wait is finally over Red snapper
reopens this Friday \vith a new

STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
NOTICE QE INTENT II ISSUE A PEREMI
The Department .:f ErnironmendaJ Protecoon gives
rnTuice ol _01 penrut -'suance IFi'r No. 23-0146601.
.)l DOF to Treasure Shore, LTD. W C. GnrInle3.
791 Th.:,Tna, Drive Panama City Beach, Florida
32408,"c/,:, GClick Ernir,.n,Tenial Asro.iates Inc.
P. 0. Box 385, ApalactdcIla, Flonda 32329, to 1111
approximately 1.412 acres of Jurisdictional wet-
lan,:i fur .me purp..ie of rdine road crossilngs asno-
(clied with a subdr.Silon To offset the wedand
h-npacU. the applicant has offered 10to place the
remaining 157.91 acres of wetlands into a conser-
vation, easement.
ih,- project site is located oft of County' Road 30
Gulf Coun[t. Flonda. Secuor, 13 and 14. Township
9 Sjuth R.nge II Wet
A person shone substanoal minerest. are affected
by the Departmenet proposed delusion in himdus
pernri may peUuor for an adrranniLraUve proceed-
ma iheanng) in maccordan,'e with SecUon 120 57.
F S Pruuon4 filed bi the permit applicant and the
pa3ue- hbst-d below mu't be filed -ithin 14 days of
rcript of this t nent Peuuons filed by other per-
*;ons mujt be filed withir. 14 days of publication of
tie public rnoue or within 14 da, a of their receipt
of thiL mten, hjcheter occur. tirt Tlurd party
pijuurer -hull trail a C.,pv ol the peuUjtn to the
3pplitatn at uthe addre_- indicated above at the
time of filing Failure to tlJe a peuuon within this
ure penod shall ct)r,sutUte a ,'aier of aiy right
.uch pe-r.,on-, nm, have t, request and admiunlstra
u'e detC-Tin3uc.n the3anri under Secuon 12057.
F 5 The peuu,)n iru-t be hied Ireceinedl in
Department 01 EmLni a]menial Prolecuon
01fice ol Generd Counel., MS 35
S3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Taliaha4.ee, FL 32399-3000 ,
The peuuon ,must con ain the informauon set forth ,
below:
(a.) The name, address, and telephone number
of each petitioner, the applicant's name and
address, the Department Permit File Number
and the county in which the project is pro-
posed;
' (b.) A statement of h'ow and when each peuuon-
er received notice of the Depaitment's action
or proposed action; ,
(c.) A statement of how each petitioner's sub-
stantial interests are affected by the

.limit of four per person with a 16
inch minimum limit.
Grouper fishing continues to
be. excellent when the weather
allows boaters to venture out. The
red snapper seem to be thinning
out some on nearshore reefs and
wrecks, .and some nice-sized trig-
Sger fish and black seabass have'
occupied the empty places. A
whole cigar minnow attracts any
grouper around, and cut-bait or
shrimp are catching the bass and
triggers. The seabass size is now
ten inches instead of eight.
Surf fishing continues to
catch whiting and bragging-sized
pompano, and trout fishing in the
deeper holes in the bay or along
the channels Is still good. Some
redflsh and trout have moved into
the Intracoastal Waterway and
are being caught on shrimp or
jigs.
Over 200 years ago, a young
Scottish farm boy learned to read
and write while plowing his
father's fields. This farm boy,
Robert Burns, eventually became
Scotland's most treasured poet,
and even today is considered
their national hero. "Bobbi," as-
Burns was affectionately known,
wrote about the outdoor world in
which he tolled, and he never for-
got his past.
As we traditionally gather
'round at midnight on New Year's
Eve, his most famous poem "Auld
I..Lag Syne" is sung the world
over. Our resolution should be
never to forget our friends and old
acquaintances and to lend them
hope for a new, better year.

Department's action or proposed action:
(d A statementt of maternal actss disp.uted by
Peniuoner if an.
(e.) A statement of facts-which petitioner con-
tends wararnt reterial '.r ,noiuiiaoon of the
S' Department s action or prop'.,edd iacU:,in
f. A statement of whicn rule, or statuire peu
doner conierd require reaersal or m-ndillc.
Uon ol the Department s acuon ur prpo-ed
acUion: and
(g,) A statement o' the relief sought by peuuon.
er eating precisely the acuon petiioner
warts the Deparument to tak- ith re ped. t.
the Department's action or proposed action.
il a pecioon is flied the admnisutraute hearing
process, will consrrute a renewed decerrruinauon ,*I
the Department'. deciSion on the applicaur.n
Accordlrely. the Departments final action ,na' be
different Irom the posuanr taken b\ it irm 'thi
Intent Persons whoie sub-tanru3l intertu aill t be
affected by any decision lof the Deparunent wi.U-
reeard to the applicauon have me nght it pUtioeu..n
to become a parry to the proccee.ing The pnuu:,n
must conform to the requirements specified abc.'e
and be fied Irecelvedi within 14 davol receipt ol
this intent. in the Office of General Counsel at LJ,-r
above address Failure to petition Luntror te
allowed Ume frame conSiLiutea 3 M ier olar, right
, such person has to request a heanni under
Section 120 57. F S andi i: parucipAte a 3 parM'
to th.l proceeding Any subsequent internenuoi
will onlh be at the approaiA of the pre_ idLng oilicer
upon motion filed pursuant to. Rules 2- 5 207 and
60Q.2 010. FAC
Itc, December 31. i998
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REGISTER
S. FICTITIOUS NAME
Nouce is hereb, gisen that pursuant t., Chapter
865 09 Florida Suutie,. the undersigne.J intends
to register with the Division of Corporations,
Department oi State. the fictitious trade name
under which It will be engaged In business and in
which said buatness is to be carried on. to-wit:
NAME TO BE REGISTERED Jubilee Country
Store
MAILING ADDRESS 44-120 CR-386, Overstreet.
Port St. Joe, Florida 32456.
OWNER 151 WalLer Fields,
ltp, December 31, 1998 and January 7. 1999.

(PSJPD Report
VIOLATION OF PROBATION
According to Port St. Joe
Police Department Officer
Holloway's report, on December
26th at 1:35 p.m., Jacquelyn
Louise Sullivan of 403 W.
Ludington Street in Iron
Mountain, Michigan -was arrested
on a warrant from Pasco County.
The warrant was for violation
of probation, in reference to con-
tempt of court and cruelty to ani-
mals. No bond was allowed and
she was held for Pasco County.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD
According to Sgt. Arendt's
report, on December 28th at 1:48
p.m., Shelly M. Jenkins, of Port
St. Joe, was arrested on a warrant
from Bay County for public assis-
tance fraud. No bond was set; she
was held for Bay County.
ARMED ROBBERY ARRESTS
On December 26th, just after
5 p.m., the Port St. Joe Police
Department received information
from the victim (Madison Martin)
in reference to an armed robbery
that occurred on Royal Street in
Port St. Joe.
Mr. Martin was allegedly held
at gun point by Johnny Arnez
Williams, who was assisted by
Reggie Montez Gathers, both of
Port St. Joe. Property and cash
was taken from Martin during the
robbery.
The department acted on a tip
received by the Gulf County
Sheriffs Office regarding the loca-
tion on two of the suspects in the
robbery. Gathers and a juvenile
were picked up for questioning by
Officer Holloway and Sgt. Hersey,
with the assistance of the Gulf
County Sheriffs Office.'
After Sgt. Arendt questioned,
both Gathers and the juvenile,
they were arrested and charged
with principle to armed robbery
with a firearm.
Johnny Arnez Williams, age
18, will be arrested when he is
located. Gathers and the juvenile
were awaiting first appearance at
press time.
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S SAFELY
The Port St. Joe Police
'Department made two arrests
'during last year's New Year's Eve
celebration. For the safety of the
community, the department is
asking everyone to please refrain
from discharging firearms as part
of their New Year's custom.
it is the officers' sincerest
wish that everyone have a.safe,
, peaceful and uneventful holiday
on New Year's Eve.

229-TIPS

(229-8477)

DRUG TIPS LIME

This 7,000 square foot structure will house the newly,
formed business in Port St. Joe.

Mize Plumbing, Glass and Supply,

Inc. Opening for Business Monday
Mize Plumbing, Glass and Supply. Inc.. formerly doing business as
Johnny Mize Plumbing and St. Joe Glass. is moving into its new location
next week and opening to the public. The firm's new 7.000: square foot
facility, complete with showroom, is located at 520 E. First Street in Port
St. Joe.
It will open for business under its new% name on Monday, January
4th. Customers may call oristop by for products and services Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m.
until noon.
Mize will be offering commercial and residential plumbing supplies.
pumps. glass windows and doors, and mirrors. He will also continue to
offer commercial and residential plumbing service.
Plans are being made to hold a grand opening within 90 days.

Coal

Electric's efforts to buy-out of the
fuel coal hauling contract which
Currently runs through 2004. ,4
Company. officials have not:
yet verified exactly %what. those
actions are, and because of the
holiday season, probably will not
until some time next week. It Is
expected, that some ruling could
occur on those efforts wi thin the
next two weeks. ,
The St. Joe Company [parent
company to Apalachicola
Northern Railroad (ANRR)] Vice
President .Malcolm Jones' said
company officials are ,currently
evaluating their position on
Seminole's suit and are watching
Central Gulf Lines' legal efforts
very closely. '
Jones said St. Joe was not
ready to announce a course of
action at this time.
MTI has 10 employees at their
coal hauling plant. ANRR current-
ly employs 53 workers and would
face major cutbacks if Seminole is
successful in its efforts to get out
of the contract.
In light of the current shut-
down' of Florida Coast Paper
Company, MTI is by far the lead-
ing rail customer of ANRR with
five coal trains running leach
week.
Under the contract. MT[ ships
a minimum of 27,000 rail cars of
coal per year. The firm has
shipped as much as 32-33,000
cars of fuel annually.
Without Florida Coast Paper
Company operating, nor the con-
tinuance of the coal contract,
A].RR would probably reduce
operations to two freight trains
per week.
If Central Gulf Lines is
unsuccessful in forcing Seminole
Electric to continue the coal haul-'

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ing contract, the last shipment of
coal will leave MTI's yard some-
time during the middle of
January.

AWewa Paint & Body

760 Highway 71N.

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We Could Even Fix This! Danny Voyles, Owner

PUBLIC NOTICE

On November 24, 1998, the
Gulf County Board of County

Commissioners voted to change

the starting time for their regular

meetings. Effective January 12,

1999, all regular meetings will

begin at 7:00 p.m., E.T. Meetings

are held on the 2nd and 4th

Tuesday of each month.

'TOMMY KNOX, CHAIRMAN
2tc, December 31, 1998 and January 7, 1999.

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Wewa Commission
Opens Roof Bids
Wewahitchka city commis-
sioners held their last regular
-meeting of 1998 Monday evening,
tackling a relatively light agenda.
They received five bids for re-
roofing City Hall ranging in
amounts from the low bid of
$8,295 from Big-B Contracting,
Inc. to a high of $15,850 by
* Carter Roofing Company.
Before deciding which bid to
choose, commissioners decided to
table the bids until their next
meeting. They will be reviewed to
determine the lowest/best bid
and that all bids meet the bid
specifications.
Starting in January, the
board will change its meeting
days and dates to Tuesday
evenings on the first and third
Tuesday ys of the month.

V We will probably not have the opportunity to greet
each and every one of you personally, so, we would A'
like to use this regular ad space to express our
sincerest wish to everyone in our community for the 3
happiest and healthiest of holiday seasons.
We hope that you and your family will enjoy the
very best of everything at this very special time of
the year. And, if we can be of service to you in any a
way, we stand ready to help.

to All-Big Bend Team
The Port St. Joe Sharks foot- with a team high for interception
ball team had two players select- and four defensive touchdowns.
ed to the 1998' Tallahassee Faison led the Sharks' rush
Democrat All-Big Bend teams. ing attack this season with 11(
James Daniels, a senior quar- carries for 1,208 yards (11.'
terback arid defensive back for yards per carry) and scored 1
the Sharks, was named to the touchdowns. On defense, Falsoi
Second Team offense as an ath- had team highs in tackles (143
lete. Jim Faison, a senior running and caused fumbles (4).
back and linebacker, received
honorable mention as a ruining Florida Fishermen'
back." F r, e
Daniels completed 43 of 84 Federation Stages
passes on the season for 891 .
yards, 10 touchdowns and threw Net Demonstration

nine interceptions. He also
rushed 85 times for 464 yards out
of the Sharks' option offense and
scored nine touchdowns. Daniels
collected 64 tackles on defense

Shark Fleetfoots
Chosen for All-
Big Bend Teams
Port St. Joe High School's
Rod Givens, a junior, was named
the Tallahassee Democrat All-Big
Bend runner of the year for the
1998 season. Givens, a first team
selection, won the Class 2A State
Meet with a time of 15:46.
He set a school record of
15:44 in the Maclay Invitational
at the start of the season. Despite
missing the middle of the season
due to an achilles tendon Injury,
Givens finished the season a state
champion and undefeated against
Class 2A runners on the season.
Maclain Howse was second
team selection for the girls' team.,
Jessica Hill received honorable
mention honors for the Lady
Sharks.

-The Florida Fishermen'.
Federation (FFF), cordially invites
the public to a "Ne
Demonstration" on January 12
from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Wolley
Park on Dickerson Bay In
Panacea.
Coffee and donuts will be
served from 9 to 11, and several
net exhibits will be on display li
order to better inform the public.
At 11;O0,a.m.. members o
the FFF will deploy a rectangular
net less than 500 square feet
described to be legal under Article
10, Section 16 of the Florida
Constitution and 370.093 Florida
Statute. Fishermen who hav\e
been given citations for using geai
less than 500 square feet will be
there to explain their side of the
issue.

HIVFD Turkey Shoots
The Highland View Volunteer
Fire Department is holding a
turkey -hoot every Saturday and
Sunday, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The shoots are being conducted at
Butler's Road, off of Highway 98,
near Highland View.

Seven Teams Vie for Classic Title

Sharks Are Undefeated Through Tuesday (2-0) Over Jacksonville and Jefferson County
The Port St. Joe High School -
varsity boys' basketball team I i
hosted its 8th Annual Gulf lL.. ..
County Basketball Classic tour- .
nament earlier this week. J ; _. H 1

Gulf Rifle Club
Holds Matches
Gull Rifle Club will be holding
a hi-power rifle and a smallbore
rifle metallic silhouette match on
Saturday morning, January 2nd,
starting at 9:30. All rifle shooters
are invited to shoot in these
matches.
The hi-power rifle match con-
sists of 20 shots fired at metal tar-
gets placed 200 and 300 yards
from the firing line. Ten shots are
fired at each distance and all
shots are fired from the off-hand
position. Magnum rifles will not
be allowed due to the damage
they cause to the metal targets.
The smallbore rifle match
consists of a total of 40 shots.
Metal targets are placed at 40. 60.
75, and 100 yards from the firing
line, and 10-shots are fired at
each group of targets. All shots
are fired from the off-hand posi-
tion., Magnum .22 RF rifles are
not allowed. This is a fun match
and would be great practice for
the young rifle shooters.
Last Saturday, the club held
its monthly PPC and FPOA bulls-
Ieye matches. John Winfleld won
the PPC match with a score of
449-8x. Dale Marshall was sec-
ond with 448-8x, and Wayne
Frasure third with 432-7X.
The bullseye match was won
Sby Marshall with a score of 505-
5x. Calvin Dean was second with
457-2x, and Winfleld third with
,446-lx.
On December 19th, the club
held its monthly .22 rifle
benchrest matches. Winfield won
the BR-50 match with a score of
3,550. Marshall was second with
3,150, and Alan Wackowski came
in third with 2,940.
The IR 50/50 match was won
by Marshall with a score of 206.
Whitfield was second. with 202,
and Tommy Wood third with 185.

If you have any
of gum disease, youi
not be safe until the
removed. Occasiona
when you brush you
just one of the syn
early gum disease.
The culprit is
plaque. Plaque will
your teeth both al
below the gum line. A
ease progresses, po
develop between the
the tooth. This cause,
the bacterial populati
The gum line ba
example, needs o
thrive. The bacteria s
deep in the pockets,
can thrive with little (
gen. The most harmfi

in Tuesday's semi-final game

17, Jones 3, Larry 2, Hayes 11, Jones,
4, Bellamy 5, Butler 2.

W
Mosi Quinn (12) lays in two
of his 13 points against the
Tigers in the Eighth Annual
Gulf County Classic.

Views On 'DentalfHealth

FRANK D. MAY, D.M.D.

Removing

The Cause

symptoms bacteria will attack your teeth
r teeth will and the supporting bone, caus-
cause is ing your teeth to loosen.
I bleeding The bone loss and loosen-
ur teeth is ing of teeth often lead to dcevel-
nptorns of opment of abscesses. By that
time, it may not be possible to
bacterial save the affected teeth.
collect on Your best protection
above and against the destruction of gum
s gum dis- disease is to get regular dental
rockets will check-ups. If there are any
gum and signs of a problem, your dentist
s a shift in can treat it and help save your
on. teeth.

bacteria, for
xygen to
multiplying
however,
or no oxy-
ul kinds of

Prepared as a public service to pro-
mote better dental health. From the
office of FRANK D. MAY, D.M.D.,
319 Williams Ave., Phone 227-1123.
.++++++++++++++

Massey J. Ward
Massey Jernigan Ward, 96, of
Chipley, died Sunday, December
27, at his residence. He had been
a resident of Chipley for the last
28 years and a member of the
First United Methodist Church.
He moved to Chipley from St.
John, New Brunswick, Canada
where he was the mill manager
for Irving Pulp / and Paper
Company. He begin his career in
the paper Industry with
International Paper in Panama
City, in 1929. He worked for St.
Joe Paper Company from 1938 to
1954 and in Mobile, Alabama, for
International Paper from 1954 to
1962..
He; is survived by his wife,
Mary Elizabeth Motley Ward of
Chipley; his two daughters,
Patricia Ward : Dandridge. of
Mobile, Alabama, and Ann Ward
Tison and her husband Harry of
Port St. Joe; a step-son Charles
Motley Yarbrough and his wife
Nelleke of Alphretta, Georgia; a
step-daughter, Peggy Yarbrcugh
Morris and her husband Lloyd of
Mobile, Alabama; one sister, Dr.
Mildred Ward Costello and her
husband Gene of San Antonio,
Texas.
Additional survivors include
six grandchildren, Tom Tison of
Houston, Texas, Laurie Tison of
Panama City, Henry Davis
Dandridge II and his wife Cindi of
Cape May Courthouse, '.New
Jersey, Massey Ward Dandridge
and his wife Donna of Lynn
Haven, Patsy Dandridge
Pennington and her husband Don
of Mobile, Alabama, Melanie
Dandridge Dobbins and her hus-
band Alan of Mobile, Alabama; six
step-grandchildren, Harriet
Yarbrough of Marietta, Georgia,
Leight Hoffner and her husband
Richard of Dekalb, Georgia,
Elizabeth Fincher of Mobile,
Alabama, Lee Gridley and her
husband David of Marietta.
Georgia, William McNelley of
Mobile, Alabama, and Charlotte
Yarbrough of Marietta, Georgia;'
seven great-grandchildren and sixth
step-great grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services
were held Monday, December 28,
at Magnolia Cemetery in
DeFuniak Springs with Rev. John
Dinkinson officiating. Burial fol-
lowed in Magnolia Cemetery with
Brown Funeral Home of Chipley
directing.

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"Birthday Girls" Spread Christmas Warmth
In lieu of exchanging Christmas gifts among themselves, the "Birthday Girls" of the Beaches
donated the money to purchase five blankets and five automatic ceramic heaters for the Gulf
County Senior Citizens Association. With the help of Director Jerry Stokoe, they were given to the
ones who were in need the most!
"Birthday Girls" members are shown in the photo above holding the gifts are: (front, left to
right) Arnetta Henderson, Patsy Stembridge and Wanda Walker: (back, 1 to r) Idale Roberts, Maxine
Brown, Ginny Seefeldt, Shirley Anderson, Joan Phillips, Joyce Jami on and Doris Montford.

Urmede Black Hoyle
Urmede Black Hoyle, age 94,
was born to Mordechi Andrew
Black and Lucy Kelly Black in
Meridian, Mississippi on October
15, 1904.
She graduated from
Mississippi State College for
Women in 1920. She worked in
education from age 18 until she
retired at 70 years old. She taught
high school in Booneville,
Mississippi from 1920 to 1944,
and in Tuscumbla, Alabama from
1945 to 1952.
She was on the Dean of
Women's Staff at Auburn
University from 1952 to 1954.
She was Dean of Women at
Livingston State University
(University of West Alabama) from
1954 to 1964. She taught at
Butler High School in Huntsville,
Alabama from 1964 to 1976.
where she taught one of the first
Integrated classes at Butler High

Memorial donations may be
made to Friends of Gulf Coast
Public Library, 110 Library Drive,
Highway 71 N., Port St. Joe, FL
32456.

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School in 1964.
She worked actively with the
youth in the Methodist churches
in Booneville, Mississippi and
Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was a
member of the Alpha Gamma,
Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Delta
Kappa Theta societies. She has
been a resident of Beacon Hill
since 1992..
She is preceded in death by
her husband, Hershel PriceHoyle,
and by four brothers and sisters.
She is survived by a daughter,
Sarah Lucy Kerr of Beacon Hill,
and a grandson, Hoyle Kerr of
Madison, Alabama. She also'
leaves behind two dear friends,
Bob Lipscomb and Jim Thorne of
Huntsville, Alabama.
A memorial service will be
held on Thursday, December 31,
at 11 a.m., CT, at 9124 Auger
Avenue, Port St. Joe.

Christmas Musical
Concert The halls were all
decked out with joyful and young
voices in concert with Christmas
carols and other songs of the hol-
iday season. Each class sang a
sing-a-long song followed by a
presentation of third and fourth
grades' "The Polar Express".
Lori Hast is the music teacher
and students helped to make our

spirits brighter, especially at the
end of the season school term
which can be so hectic for every-,
one. ;
Thank you, ,Mrs. Hast! And,
also thanks to Mrs. Willis (third),
.and, Mrs. Plair (fourth) for their
classes' presentation. We thank
you all!
Yo-Yo Day Yo-Yo
Contest. .,. F.C.A.T. on Yo-Yos .
. Yes, that's the event that took
place ,all. ,morning' Friday.
December 18. Students from fifth
and fourth grades worked on writ-
ing F.C.A.T, materials for the
lower grades ,.. even kindergarten
took a test. .,
They learned a lot and also
had to take a test made up for
themselves. After the F.C.A.T.
test. all entered the area of the
first land last?l yo-yo contest.
The divisions were K to Ind:
2nd to 3rd; and 5th to 6th with
the same categories to enter with
changes for difficulty. Our three
judges, Ray Likely, Kesley Colbert
and Sheriff Frank McKeithen.
seemed to have a great time judg-
ing this contest. Thank you for a
great job and for your support!
Winners for the different
events are as follows:
K tol-first. Zachery Hunter
(K): second. Levi Richter (1); and
third, James Mullinax (1).
2 to 3-first. Dalton Richter
(3). second. Kaylee Young (3): and
third. T. J. Odom (3) and Amanda

Volunteers, former members
and 'well wishers are urged to
attend and lend support to the
program. .
This effort is being undertak-
en to publicize the program and
solicit funds,, to continue a full
array ofactilities.
Please attend and celebrate

AARP "55 Alive"

Mature Driving
Program Offered
Mexico Beach A.A.R.P
Chapter #4325, is sponsoring an
A.A.R.P. "55 Alive"/Mature
Driving Program. The program is
a driver improvement course for
all drivers 50 years of age and
older.
Every driver age, 50 and over,
really should take this course.
There is nothing to lose but a lit-
tle time, with an awful lot to gain.
There are. no examinations, no
driving tests and no chance of los-
ing your license.
This .highly effective, driver's
refresher course, approved and
encouraged by the state and fed-
eral governments, will be held at
the Mexico Beach Civic Center,
behind Parker Reality on Monday
and Tuesday, January 11th and
12th, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00
p.m., central time.
To cover some of the expens-
es, a fee of $8 per person, prefer-
ably in the form of a check made
out to A.A.R.P.. will be collected.
The purpose of the "55
Alive"/Mature Driving Program is
to help senior drivers become
more aware of. and to cope, with
hazards on the road, age-related
physleal changes and hazardous
weather driving conditions. It cov-
ers new laws, highway signs and
road markings, and the safety
aspect of driving.
The effects of alcohol and the
danger of alcohol plus medica-
tions will be discussed, as will be
ways to avoid the criminal while
getting Into. out of, and while dri-
ving a car. These are just a few of
the topics covered, plus much
'much more.
Classes will be presented in
two four-hour sessions over a two
day period. instructed by Dick
McLaughlin. Asst. State
Coordinator. Upon completion of
the course, a certificate will be
issued to each participant that
probably will give the certified
person a discount on their auto
Insurance.
Again. "Who needs this
course?" According to all govern-
ment and insurance company
reports. EVERY DRIVER OVER
AGE 50 NEEDS TO RE-EVALU-
ATE THEIR ABILITIES ON THE
ROAD.
Please don't be one of those
people who believe there is noth-
ing more to learn, because you
have been driving for 40. 50 or 60
years. Millions of people that have
taken this course: would prove:
you wrong. Make your reservation
now since space is limited. Call
Ruth MeLaughlin (850) 648-3067.

New Slammin g Rules Now

n Effect In State of Florida

Community Balking

is here to .

Under new rules which were
set to go into effect las Monday.
telecommunications companies
that practice "slamming" -inm
* 'Florida will find the climate much
less appealing. ,
Slamming is the illegal prac-
.tice ,of changing a consumer's
tdlephohensei-rice without permis-.
siorn. The Florida Public Service'
Commission (PSC) has adopted
some of the toughest rules in the
nation to combat slamming thaft
should' turn up'the heat even
more on companies that don't
play by the rules. .
"These amendments give, us
some of the strongest weapons in
,the country to protect consumers
against slamming." said PSC
chairman Julia L. Johnson. ."This
is a big victory in our war against
this illegal practice." ,
Among the new rules taking'
effect immediately are the follow-
ing.
*Only a customer, or other
authorized person 18 years of age
or older who lives in the house-
hold, 'can authorize' a change in
residential phone service.
*Telecommunications compa-
n .ies may :create toll-fr.ee:customer
service nunibers separate from
their general, customer, service
numbers for consumers with
slamming complaints.
Other new rules also went
into effect, although telecommu-
nications companies will have six
months to enact them. They
include the. following:.... ._.
The customer must be given
notice on the first or second page
of his or her next bill, in 'conspic-
Su6us bold-face type, when the
provider of local, local toll, or toll
service has changed.
*The toll-free numbers for.
slamming- complaints must be'
placed on welcome packages sent
to new customers.
*If a consumer is slammihed,
all charges for changing' the ser-
vice, ahd' any charges billed by
the unauthorized provider for th&
first'30 days,' must' be' credited, to

the consumer.
*If a consumer is slammed.
call rerating-or rebilling calls at'."
the, rates of the consumer's pre-
ferred company, if they are
lower-must be provided for up to6
12 months thereafter. -
'. *Customers will be informed
either on their first bill. or in the
Customer welcome package, of the'
toll-free number to report unau-.
thorized telecommunications
changes.,. ,
The PSC advises consumers
who have been slammed to notify
their local phone company and
ask to be reconnected to their pre-
ferred telecommunications pro-
'videri at no charge. If the rates are

higher than-a consumer's norhnal
rates.'he or she may be entided to
a refund. .
Consumers who are unsatis-
fied with the phone company's
response iid wish to'file a cbm-
plaint can contact the PSC's
Divisiori of Consumer Affairs.boll-
free, at 800-342-3552.
-'N

The First Union Bank office in Port St.Joe has .
become 'an office of Capital City Bank. We're
excited about this change and hope you are
too. Capital City Bank is a strong financial insti-
tution with over 100 years of community

front has changed, but the same "people
you've trusted for years are still here to handle'
your banking needs. Stop in and see us soon,

banking experience in north and ndrth B
central Florida. As a community bank, we
'*., :can offeryo i the type of banking products and
frihdily service you expect. The sign out

' O Oak Grove'Assernbly otGod is
happy to announce two great ser-
vices scheduled for this Sunday,
January 3rd, at' 10:45 aim. and
6:15 p.m. Both will highlight mes-
sages brought by Southern gospel
artists "Mountain Man" Mike
Lamborne and Cindy Sites:
First United Methodist
Church of Port St. Joe would also
like to invite everyone to attend a
-service featuring' these Sites and
Laniborne, with a'special empha-
sis on youth, planned for Monday,
January 4th from' 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. A half hour of refreshments
and visitatioin-will follow the ser-
vice in'the fellowship hall of the
church. -'

The "Mountain Man" is a tal-
ented artist who will be preaching '
.. and painting"
before the
congrega-
tion attend-
ing. He is
known for
l his Christian
mural art and
Designs on
motor homes,
motorcycles,
:and trailers.
; ". You're., -sure to
receive a good message in a "dif-
ferent" sort of delivery.
-' 3, ;' Cindy Sites is an inspirational
singer who continues the best tra-

editions of southern gospel music.'
Her style ranges from country to
easy-listening, and its purpose is:
to share a message o hope in"
God's love.
Born into a musical family,
Cindy started her car er at the
age of eight "on stage, :with the'
Ullery Family Singers. From"
there, Cindy has moved on to a
solo career that has seen her -
share the stage with a number of
outstanding gospel music artists. i.
These have included Pteve and i
Annie Chapman, Gold. City,. The
Greenes. The Bishops. The
McGruders. The Isdacs, The
Hoppers, and Greater Vision.
She has received respect and-
recognition in the 'Southern
gospel radio industry. She record-
ed seven projects on thd American.
Christian Artist labels including'
"No Time at All". Two additional
projects were "Walk With the:
Lord" and "The Greatest Grace". ,
From "The Greatest Grace".
came Cindy's first Sinring News
Magazine's Top 80 charting song.
"When Grace Stepped Forth."
which climbed to the #42 position
in the December 1996 Ilsue of the
Singing News Magazind.
Cindy was recently !in the stu-
dio recording a project 6n her own
CMS label, produced !by Wesley
Pritchard and Shanbnon Chil-
dress, and entitled, '"My Soul
Desire". Cindy's first single from
this project will be released to
radio in January. i
Cindy married her musically-
talented husband, Trerit, in 1982.
In 1987, tragedy st uck their
home with the death o4 their only
daughter, Jaqueline Renee, at the
age of 28 months. They were car--.
ried through this dark time with
an unwavering faith. This caused
a focus to arise in their ministry
to touch people that are hurting
with a message of hope.

MEDITATIbNS OF A
011ountri Preacher

By LOWEL F ADAMS

Several Ways to Go '

Is there maybe,
more than one
way to Heaven?

LIVE IN ICALLAWAY. There are two ways I can
go home from downtown -'anama City-Highway 98 'or
Business 98. Actually there are many ways.
In talking with people about becoming a Christian.
I have many timos. been informed that there are many
ways to heaven. iUsually they state the above example.
You can think ol" any destination and there are many
ways one may g6 to get there.
That is true of places in this world, but when we are
dealing with the Wvay to heaven, we need to examine the
"Road Map" that God has given us. It gives explicit
directions, so that no one ever need be misled. The one
who made the world also prepared the way to get there.
Jesus, who has traveled that "road", and surely
knows, says in Mlatthew 7:14, the way is narrow, and
"few" of us will be able to find it. He also cautions us in
verse 13-the way to destruction is wide, and "many"
are traveling that road.
We have to have complete faith in our "road map"
or we will surely, get on the wrong road. Jesus tells us
in John 14:6, "1,am the Way, the Truth and the Life: no
one comes unto #he Father, except by me." That seems
very clear.
The Word of God tells us that in order to live on
after this life. we must be born of the Spirit of God. And
it tells us in I Jdhn 5:1 just how to do that. It tells us.
"Whosoever believes that Jesus is the Christ, is born of
God. ." Faith i our key.
The Bible, oir "road map" also tells us some of the
consequences of1traveling the wrong road. This world is
going to be destroyed, and those who are not on the
right road will be in great trouble. The Bible tells us
some signs to be looking for before the end. Some of
those signs are all around us. Have you checked your
"road map" lately?

Cindy states, "The goal of this
ministry is to instill hope in the
life of defeated Christians. We
want to minister to the hurting,
the broken hearted. My prayer is
that you leave a Cindy Sites con-
cert feeling encouraged, uplifted,
with a new sense of God's peace,
and a deeper understanding of
. God's love."
Cindy travels with her hus-
band and son Jesse, making it a
very special family ministry.
Cindy plays the keyboards, while
Trent plays the bass guitar, and
Jesse plays the drums. Jesse has
also recorded a tape entitled. "I
Must Be Special." and he partic-
ipates in the services, sharing
songs from his cassette as well.
Sandy Smith of Gospel Voice
Magazine says of one of Cindy's
projects. "Color me amazed. This
young woman has put together an
amazing project. complete with
outstanding vocals. Cindy Sites
covers a range of styles and shows
no weaknesses."
Deanna Surles of The Singing
News and Trade Re'iew stated:
"Cindy"s heart-felt delivery should
make her a recognizable soloist in
the near future."
Her music is her ministry, not
just a vocation, and her prayer is
that you can leave her concert or
hear her tapes and understand
what Isaiah understood when he
said in Isaiah 26:3. "Thou wilt
keep him in perfect peace, whose
mind is stayed on thee. because
he trusted in thee."
The pastors and the congre-
gations of Oak Grove Assembly of
God and First United Methodist
Church welcome everyone in the
community to join them in these
uplifting services. Persons young
and old should reap a spiritual
benefit from these talented indi-
viduals.

In Ephesians 6:11, we
find, "Put on the whole armor of
God, that you may be able to,
stand against the wiles of the
devill"
Often'times we make reso-
lutions for the new year. This
Oliver F. Taylor implies that we feel we need
Unitedtion MinethodisteChurch changes in our lives. Sometimes
this involves a new job, or per-
haps a diet.
In today's world we need to protect our Christian
lives against sin. Temptations seem to be everywhere.
\Ve have many opportunities to settle for things less
than proper relationships with Christ. Some people
feel they can't enjoy life unless they break some rules.
I proclaim that Christians can enjoy life and be happy
without deviating from moral law. God knew what He
was doing when He set rules for us.

Come Find Out What All the Excitement Is at 2247 Hwy. 71
'(1/10 mile north of Overntreef Road)

For decades. Soiuheinei s ha\ e belie% ed
that eating black-e.ed peas on New
Year's Day will buing good luck loi the
year ahead It is said that each black-
eyed pea eaten ensures one day of good
luck in the coming )ear. Black-eyed
peas are actually) small beige-coloied
beans that have a black "eye" in the
center. Recent research indicates ilicie
may be more than hick to g:iin flom eat-
ing them. Se\ei l ieseaich slutdies ha\ e
riund that beans and lentils help,,fight
cancer, because they canN high concen-
hiallons ol' ln/viies IIl counolelicil the
development oIf cancer-cau.sinlg coil-
pounds in the digestive Iiacl. Beans are
also thought to be beneficial in lowei-
ing blood chole.slerol.

squares of dough with spicy Italian
sausage and mozzarella cheese, then Ibld
each in half" to make turnovers. Don't get
so busy making and eating the turnovers,
that you forget to "turn over" the page of
your callendar to 1999. You're sure to
enjoy every bite as you begin the new
year.

In the photo above, auxiliary members (from left) Ginny
Seefeldt, Jane Groh, Frannie Green and Wanda Walker, are shown
stuffing ,4Wlo'pes full of Christmas cards to be,sent to service" ,'
i bergtaftioned -overseas during the holidays' -

Dick Seefeldt and Earl Groh, VFW Post # 10069 members, are
shown in this photo preparing the assembled food in baskets for
delivery during the Christmas holiday.

VFW, Auxiliary

Share Holiday

With Neighbors
Once again, the John C.
Gainous V.F.W. Post 9 10069 and
Ladies Auxiliary had a busy
December.
The first week of the month
the Ladies Auxiliary decorated
two Christmas trees at Sunrise
.ay St. Joseph Care Center.
Then. on December 21st, they
took treats and helped serve the
residents at their Christmas
party.

Also during the first week,
auxiliary member Teresa Loswr'
collected all the handmade
Christmas cards given by stu.,.
dents at Highland View -''''
Elementary School. Port St.. Joe
Elementary School and. Faith
Christian School.
On December 22nd. 33 food
baskets were delivered to the Gulf f
County Senior Citizens Assocla- 'A
'tion and families In need,
Auxiliary members purchased the
'non-perishable foods and the men
of the post furnished the turkeys

and hams.
V.F.W. Post # 10069 Com-
mander Shannon Phinazee,
Auxilihary President Barbara
Terrace and all the members wish
one and all a happy, healthy, and
prosp .eps New Year.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND
FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 98-269
NATIONSBANC F.lMORTGACE
CORFlORATrN ,

COLLIN B. KING, et ux, et al,
Defendantss.

I
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to an
Order or Final Judgment Scheduling Foreclosure
Sale entered on Dec. 1, 1988 in this case now
pending in said Court, the style of which is indi-
cated above.
I will sell to the highest and best bidder for
cash in the GULF County Courthouse, 1000 Fifth
Street, Port St. Joe, Florida at 11:00 A.M. EST, on
the 6 day of January, 1999, the following described
property as set 'forth in said Order or Final
Judgment, to-wit: ,
LOT 11, BLOCK 10, YON S ADDilCNj TO
BEACON HILL AS PER PFLATr THEREOr
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 45,
PUBLIC RECORDS OF GULF COUNTY,
FLORIDA.. ;
ORDERED at PORT ST. JOE GULF County,
Florida this 1 day of Dec., 1998.
.. As Clerk, Circuit Court
GULF, Florida
By: /s/ T. Knox
"- As Deputy Clerk
2tc, December 24 and 31, 1998.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed bids in duplicate will be received until
SJanuary 6. 1999 @ 10:00A.M. CDT b Ithe Gull
County. North Florida Head Start.
,Wewahitchka, Florida at which time ard place all
Sbids will be publicly opened and read aloud for:
SRemodeling (2) Classrooms
at
Old Wewahbllchka Elementary Site
> For
North Florida Bead Starl
Wewahlitchka, Florida
j The Cornu-tractor shill furnish all labor; materials

and equipment; and shall be responsible for the
entire completion of this project.
Plans, specifications and contract document may
be procured at the office of Architect, 130
Highway 22, Wewahitchka, Florida, and may
be procured by General Contractors, upon a fee of
$20.00 per set for plans and specifications. ,
Performance, Workman's Comrpensa[tion
insr.urnce will be necessary but no bond is
requested for the successful bidder.
Right Is reserved to reject any and all proposals
and waive technicalities.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of
thirty (30) days anrtr date et hor opening
Sharon T. Gaskin
North Flonrda Hi'3 Strin
P 0 Box "868
200 'E. 2nd Street
Wewahitchka, Florida 32465
Charles A. Gaskin, ARA
ARCHITECT
P. 0. Box 7
130 Hw 22
We ta hchl,,. Florida 32465
2tc, December 31', 1998 and January 7. 1999.
PUBLIC NOTICE ,
THE WEWAHITCHKA CITY COMMISSION WILL
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND FINAL READING
OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE BUCKHORN
CEMETERY ORDINANCE 9-22-97 AT THEIR REG-
ULAR MEETING ON JANIAR'r 5, 1998 AT 6i30
PM CENTRAL STAND,,RD TIME
JERRI LINTON
CITY CLERK
Itc, December 31, 1998.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REGISTER
FICTITIOUS NAME
Nouce is here' ,aen thit. pursuarnt o Ch3aper
65 0'9 florida Statute, the undersigncd miends
to reelnter ai-ii u-re Diviion of Corp,.rauons
Depa Dfferti of SUate. the ficuuot,. trade name
under which it will be engaged in bu.ine. and in
which said business i. to be earned on to. it
NAME TO BE REGISTERED Tupelo Rewl,
MAILING ADDRESS P 0 Box 1266 ?09 Lakle
Grote Road. Weeahl'tchka Florida 32465
OWNER 151 Sebina As MtcGill
2tc December 31. 1993 and January 7. 1?99
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
QOTICE QF EERMI ISSUANCE
The Department of Environmental Protection gives
notice of its permit issuance (File No. 23-0146217-
001-OF) to Quang T. Tran, 408 Colorado Avenue.
Lynn Haven. Florida 32444, c/o Garlick
Environmental Associates, Inc., P. 0, Box 385,
AFaJachicola Flo,n,ta 322a to c.rns-ruct. a 4' X
629 1300 below' MH WI and s 6 X 26 terminal plat.
form and a 10 X 22 openr, boadti
iTh pr-.iect site Is licaed at 1371 County Road 30-
E Gulf County. F,:.nda. Secuon 22. Township 9
South Range 12 %Wc-s

A person whose substantial interests are affected
by the Department's proposed decisions in this
permit may petition for an administrative proceed-
ing (hearing) in accordance with Section 120.57,
F.S. Petitions filed by the permit applicant and the
parties listed below must be filed within 14 days of
receipt of this intent. Petitions filed by other per-
sona must be flied wthiri 14 days of publication of
the public nouce or rmihin 14 days of their receipt
of this intent, whichever occurs first. Third party
peuueoner. ,Ah3ll nall a copy of the petition to the
applicant at the address Indicated above at the
ume of filing Failure to flle a petition within this
time period shall constitute a waiver of any right
uch persons may hae ito request and airruini.ua-
uve determnnauon hearing under Seuon 120 57.
F S The peuuon must be killed hIreceivedl in
Deparunnte of En.ironmental Prot:u,,n
Office of General Counsel, MS# 35
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000
The petition must contain the information set forth
below:
(a.) The name addres-i and telephone number
of each r.'autioreer the applicant rir e md
address, the Deparumert Permit Fid Nii.mber
and the coun in, rn ri:h the pr, lect is pro.
posed;
(b.) A statement of how and when each petition-
er received nc.uce of the Deparunent acuon
or pr,.p,:c.ed acuon
(c I A statement of howv each peuuoner s sub.
.stanuidJ inriresit are allected t. Lthe
Departrnit S acun or proposed aJu',n
(d.) A statement of material facts disputed by
Petitioner, if any;
(e.) A statement of a'cts which peuuoner con-
tends warrant rexera.l or moduilcanon of the
Department's action or proposed action;
If i A statement of lhich rules or statutes peti-
tioner contend. rqulire reversal or nmodiica-
uon ol the Deparutents acuon or proposed
acton: and
? I A statement of the relie-f sougril by petition.
S er. sLaung precisely .the acuon peouoner
wanLj the Depairtment t1 take faith respeC-t 1,
the Deparunent action o.r proposed acuon
If a petition is filed eLri adnmiristraue heanng
process will con mutute a reneA'ed deertcru-jarun of
the Departnment decisio.r. on th,- 5ppliiauon
Accordingly. the Deparurents f inml 3cu-,n ma b
different hrtio the p...iton taker, b% it i thia
intent Persons who,,e substinnal interests will be
affected by anr deciicin of the Deparntent th
regard to the applicauon hate the right to penuon
to become a part to me proceeding The peunnon
mu.t conform i to the requrement '. pecUert above
, a-id be filed (recelvedl Mithir, I- d3o. of re-elipt of1
i th tent in the Office of GenerA) Cc.,r.nsel at the
abose address Failure to peuUon mirin the
allowed tune ifrme cons[ulues a wsa,er ofany nght
such person has to request a hearing under
Section 120 57. F 5. atrId to parucipate as a par t
to tuis proceeding Any subsequent mitei-enUon
will only be at thie approval of the pr--.i-inr officer
upor, ni:uon field pursuant to Rules 2t5 207 ad
6E0Q-2 0lO. FAC
Itc, December 31, 1998.

Tom Todd

Realty, INC.

Needed: Licensed Salesperson

Experience in south Gulf County preferred.

Call Tom at 227-1501

Barrier

Lovely 2 BR/2BA
townhouse, with
View of the Gulf
om T'd eaand. pool. Has
easy access to
pool and beach
area. Most fumrnish-
ings are included
in sale. Excellent
rental potential.
Price $126,900.

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